Life

First genetically edited babies born in China but some scientists say it is unethical
Dr Kiran Musunuru, a University of Pennsylvania gene editing expert, said it was 'an experiment on human beings that is not morally or ethically defensible'

'God meant it for good': A Jewish reading of Joseph's story
At the end of the book of Genesis Joseph reassures his brothers that he does not bear them a grudge for their horrific treatment of him when they were all younger.

Anglicans worldwide join 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence
Anglicans around the world are joining together in the 16 Days of Activism movement against gender-based violence.

Christmas luxuries bottom of the list as Brits head to Black Friday sales
Half of shoppers are focused on buying Christmas gifts that people will find useful or have specifically asked for this year.

Advent reading: The wobble at the heart of the world
Even on our good days, our purest motivations, our kindest deeds are at best but fleeting moments, at worst tainted by disordered motivation.

Finding my true identity: What motherhood taught me about God
One of the hardest yet most shaping times of life has been the season of being at home with little ones.

Pastors should embrace the Billy Graham rule, says LifeWay president
The head of LifeWay Christian Resources is urging pastors to adopt the Billy Graham Rule to ensure that they do not fall into moral failure.

If God made everything, then who made God? Apologist answers
Astrophysicist Hugh Ross of the Christian apologetics group Reasons to Believe has recently tackled the question of who or what created God.

More than justice: Why homeless people don't just need homes
Eighteen years ago my first marriage ended. My three daughters and I had to leave our family home and register as homeless.

NHS hopes to dispel myths around organ donation during Interfaith Week
The NHS is using Interfaith Week to engage with faith communities about organ donation.

Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams and fiance Pastor Chad Johnson say key to marriage is: 'pray before you speak'
The couple said they wanted to do their new reality TV show as a different kind of ministry because they were surprised by how many people do not go to counselling prior to getting married.

The secret to successful outreach: Just listen
What makes community? How on earth do we build it and sustain it?

Opium addict and derelict: The extraordinary life of Francis Thompson, Christian poet
Francis Thompson is remembered for some of the greatest spiritual verse in the English language.

Living waters: Why we need to pray for God to fill us to overflowing
The gospel is for every day, not just the day we were saved, because all the time God is saying, come to me.

Dare to Care: We should be kinder to each other, says Girls' Brigade film
A Girls' Brigade mission initiative has launched a new film exploring the issue of kindness.

Faith, patience and a thick skin: How ethical investment can change the world
Archbishop Welby recognised that raising awareness of the inherent injustices of the UK tax and welfare system would far outweigh any criticism he may receive for his comments.